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02-14-09, 08:22 AM
#4051
Timing is good for me to be in on the second production year on the new 7 (2011), I should have the house refinanced by then and the economy should be screaming once the stimulus plan kicks in, for real this time instead of for the benefit of a handful of disgustingly rich people.
I think I'll place an order, anticipating a year or two waiting period. What color do you guys think I should get? Traditional white or silver would be nice, 7's look good in those. Anybody got any pictures of what it's going to look like? There is of course no doubt that the new 7 will look and have similar design features to the 1st and 3rd generations, probably with models covering both, a 1st gen "sports" model and a 3rd gen "touring" model.
That CAD job is looking pretty attractive, now that we know about the undie perks. Jackson said he wasn't interested but Greg the Elder just might be, over qualified as he is. He loves kicking around the house in his underwear and I don't think he knew about the undie clause when he turned it down last time.
I think I'll place an order, anticipating a year or two waiting period. What color do you guys think I should get? Traditional white or silver would be nice, 7's look good in those. Anybody got any pictures of what it's going to look like? There is of course no doubt that the new 7 will look and have similar design features to the 1st and 3rd generations, probably with models covering both, a 1st gen "sports" model and a 3rd gen "touring" model.
That CAD job is looking pretty attractive, now that we know about the undie perks. Jackson said he wasn't interested but Greg the Elder just might be, over qualified as he is. He loves kicking around the house in his underwear and I don't think he knew about the undie clause when he turned it down last time.
02-14-09, 10:15 AM
#4052
No distributor? No thanks
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Holy **** guys.....
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...hp?p=37622690#
"After our going to lengths to dispute the likelihood of any RX-7 coming to us any time in the next decade, Inside Line reckons it’s had an inside source at Mazda’s Hiroshima HQ confirm that a new Mazda RX-7 is indeed on the way, though no dates were given.
According to IL’s source, Mazda’s efforts to promote the Renesis engine over the past decade means the company will not allow the rotary engine to fall into the pages of history yet again.
IL’s man on the inside said that development of a new RX-7 is “well along”, and that the next-gen sports car will feature a front-midship-mounted 16X rotary engine making upwards of 201kW (270hp) without any form of forced induction.
The new 16X engine is believed to be built on a 800cc x 2 configuration, as opposed to the 13B’s 654cc x 2 format. Despite the higher capacity, fuel economy is improved by some 20 percent – a factor which will go a long way towards improving the rotary’s image as an oil-burning engine with poor economy and high emissions.
Inside Line says the new (FE?) RX-7 will feature a new twin-clutch six-speed manual transmission, with a feature that will allow drivers to set the revs at which the clutches engage.
An all-new chassis is supposedly part of the project, and Mazda has managed to cut as good as 100kg (220lb), bringing the car down to around 1197kg.
Little else was offered regarding a new RX-8 and the oft-rumoured (and possibly hydrogen-powered) RX-9, except to say that projects for both cars are underway."
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...hp?p=37622690#
"After our going to lengths to dispute the likelihood of any RX-7 coming to us any time in the next decade, Inside Line reckons it’s had an inside source at Mazda’s Hiroshima HQ confirm that a new Mazda RX-7 is indeed on the way, though no dates were given.
According to IL’s source, Mazda’s efforts to promote the Renesis engine over the past decade means the company will not allow the rotary engine to fall into the pages of history yet again.
IL’s man on the inside said that development of a new RX-7 is “well along”, and that the next-gen sports car will feature a front-midship-mounted 16X rotary engine making upwards of 201kW (270hp) without any form of forced induction.
The new 16X engine is believed to be built on a 800cc x 2 configuration, as opposed to the 13B’s 654cc x 2 format. Despite the higher capacity, fuel economy is improved by some 20 percent – a factor which will go a long way towards improving the rotary’s image as an oil-burning engine with poor economy and high emissions.
Inside Line says the new (FE?) RX-7 will feature a new twin-clutch six-speed manual transmission, with a feature that will allow drivers to set the revs at which the clutches engage.
An all-new chassis is supposedly part of the project, and Mazda has managed to cut as good as 100kg (220lb), bringing the car down to around 1197kg.
Little else was offered regarding a new RX-8 and the oft-rumoured (and possibly hydrogen-powered) RX-9, except to say that projects for both cars are underway."
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/12/r...-rx-8-to-be-c/
02-14-09, 11:32 AM
#4053
No distributor? No thanks
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By the way, if anyone wants to do a little wrenching this weekend, my new GSL-SE is getting a tranny swap this afternoon in Sugar Hill (across the interstate from Jeffrey's).
All the beer you can drink.
All the beer you can drink.
02-14-09, 06:33 PM
#4056
crit, if i had been on earlier and seen your post, i could have come and helped you out. i have a sweet tranny jack that i love to use when i get the chance. i mght be bringing home a freakin sweet mint green GS soon that needs a new clutch so maybe i'll get to use it again soon. lol. if anyone wants to come help, you can. it should be in the next week or two.
02-15-09, 02:55 AM
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Well guys, I appreciate the offer, but I found out this afternoon that we'll be taking my mom to Cirque du Soleil, which will be an all day affair. As such, I just finished up a marathon session to get the tranny replaced solo through the night. I just can't stand loosing a weekend with so many things to do.
If I get time tomorrow, i'll take her out on a test drive and if all goes well, get ready to list her on eBay and craigslist.
If I get time tomorrow, i'll take her out on a test drive and if all goes well, get ready to list her on eBay and craigslist.
02-15-09, 09:02 PM
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02-15-09, 09:23 PM
#4063
yeah how far away are you?n i might could just bring it to an ogta meet, its probably closer. i know you can bench it in like crit said, but i got sick of that after about 4 times of in and out. of course, my situation was extreme and i just snapped and bought the jack. now it would be retarded not to just use it.
I have failed.
02-16-09, 01:12 PM
#4065
Rotary Freak
02-16-09, 08:40 PM
#4070
Oh yeah my buddy is selling a clean *** 91 coupe, he wants 2k but he told me the other day he would give it to me for 1500, If I didnt just buy the FB or I would have bought it from him.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1037581264.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1037581264.html
02-16-09, 09:55 PM
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Sleeper but still slow
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Oh yeah my buddy is selling a clean *** 91 coupe, he wants 2k but he told me the other day he would give it to me for 1500, If I didnt just buy the FB or I would have bought it from him.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1037581264.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1037581264.html
02-17-09, 06:34 PM
#4074
Drivers door is finally off. Good thing I picked up those NOS outer rockers a while back, I will need them. Will need to fab a new drivers side inner rocker. Also the hind area for the doors is all busted up. So......Not done yet but do have a head start.
-billy
